Organized Mysteries Series

Starting a small business is tough enough. Becoming prime suspect when a client is murdered is a killer… A move to small-town New England meant a new start for the McKenzie family. When Kate opened her organizing business and immediately gained a rich client, she thought everything was finally stacked in their favor. Until her client is found dead. Then the police take a hard look in her direction. Things only get worse when forensics evidence finds her fingerprints on the murder weapon--and suddenly Kate shoots to the top of the list as prime suspect. The stopwatch is ticking for Kate to prove she had nothing to do with the murder. The odds are further stacked against her when stolen items turn up in the McKenzie home. She must trust her methodical skills and expert eye to sort out who is trying to frame her and uncover the real killer before she's organized right into a jail cell. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ORGANIZED FOR MURDER "Ritter Ames really hit it out the park with this debut… If you haven't discovered this series yet, I highly recommend picking it up." Cozy Mystery Book Reviews "Ritter Ames keeps ratcheting the suspense until I started skipping sentences just to find out who murdered Amelia and another woman. It was thoroughly enjoyable with well-developed, three-dimensional characters." BookTalk with Eileen "The story is well-written, and the mystery kept me guessing… Great characters, fantastic writing, and a clever mystery all combine to make a really wonderful book." Brooke Blogs Organized for Murder is a USA TODAY bestselling mystery and the first book in the popular Organized Mysteries series from USA TODAY bestselling author Ritter Ames. The series features a small town New England setting and interesting characters, along with humor, strong family and friendship ties, and absorbing cozy mysteries.

Who knew planning a calendar photo shoot could be so dangerous…? Kate and Meg contract to organize location opportunities for a photo shoot featuring a bestselling calendar author. Even better, they learn the royalties from the annual calendars help fund an animal rescue program in their state of Vermont. Until acts of sabotage start… Followed by murder. As the police look for suspects, Kate and Meg find their lives suddenly upended by chaos and their own reputations at risk—along with their client's. Now, it's not enough to fulfill the terms of their contract. They must also find a way to save their client and her rescue program, too. Can they accomplish all that and avoid finding their next work outfits are matching orange jumpsuits? Or worse...? WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ORGANIZED FOR SCHEDULED SABOTAGE "Another chance to solve an organized mystery with Kate and Meg? Yes, please!... Already looking forward to the next adventure!" Ellie's Reads "The plot was well-paced and the author added some great twists. I was surprised by the actual murderer. I enjoyed all the organizational tips that started each chapter." Escape with Dollycas into a Good Book Organized for Scheduled Sabotage is the third title in the popular Organized Mysteries series from USA TODAY bestselling author Ritter Ames, which features a small town New England setting and interesting characters, along with humor, strong family and friendship ties, and absorbing cozy mysteries.

Packing up a client's home can be deadly business. Staying one step ahead of a killer is murder… The job sounded straightforward enough: organize the cross-country move for a divorced father and his children. Until a dead body turns up, and Kate's carefully organized plans are thrown into chaos. Was it an accident? Or murder? When the chain of evidence points police to someone she believes is innocent, Kate becomes emotionally involved. She must follow her gut to unpack the truth before it's too late. With the killer watching her too. All leading her into a dangerous investigation that could result in more than one death if she doesn't watch her step... WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ORGANIZED FOR HOMICIDE "Once again, Ritter Ames has crafted a story that pulls the reader right in. This well-plotted cozy mystery is the second in the delightful Organized Mysteries series. I found that I could not put this book down...Cozy mystery readers will love these characters and like me will want to read more of their adventures. So if you like your mystery well organized, then you should be reading Organized for Homicide." My Shelf Reviews "If you enjoy cozy type mysteries, I think you'll enjoy this light fast read." Murder Most Cozy Organized for Homicide is the second title in the popular Organized Mysteries series from USA TODAY bestselling author Ritter Ames, which features a small town New England setting and interesting characters, along with humor, strong family and friendship ties, and absorbing cozy mysteries.

A weekend family getaway. Another dead body… A family outing in a national forest seemed like the best kind of R&R to Kate & Meg. Until an afternoon scavenger hunt in the woods ends the day with a dead body--and the natural beauty around them takes a decidedly sinister twist. Worse, after interviewing witnesses, the police suspect one of them could be the prime suspect. Or the next victim. Can they get off police radar and stay out of the killer's crosshairs in time to keep their families safe? WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ORGANIZED FOR S'MORE DEATH "This was one of the best books in the series. Once again, Kate gets involved in a murder mystery and it was fun to read, from finding the body to picking up clues along the way. And the camping tips at the beginning enhanced my reading pleasure. Ritter knows how to tell a story that captivates..." Dru's Book Musing "LOVED it. The best part of any good book is spending time with the character, and Kate and Meg are two of my favorites. Their warmth, casual humor, and intelligence draw me just as they would in real life… Already can't wait for the next one!" Jeanie J., Amazon reviewer Organized for S'more Death is the newest release in the popular Organized Mysteries series from USA TODAY bestselling author Ritter Ames, which features a small town New England setting and interesting characters, along with humor, strong family and friendship ties, and absorbing cozy mysteries.

Fun might be on the schedule for Halloween, but Kate & Meg find crime doesn't take a holiday... Kate McKenzie never dreamed when she started her business, Stacked in Your Favor, that she'd spend nearly as much time crime solving as organizing. However, with Halloween approaching, and too many items on the to-do list, she and Meg Berman find themselves in another puzzling—and risky—dilemma. Where every answer leads to another question. And more danger… Please note: This title originally appeared in a shorter version in the Halloween anthology, Midnight Mysteries. New content has been added to this release. Organized for Masked Motives is a holiday novelette title in the popular Organized Mysteries series from USA TODAY bestselling author Ritter Ames. The series features a small town New England setting and interesting characters, along with humor, strong family and friendship ties, and absorbing cozy mysteries.

A town wide picnic is all fun, food, & games—until Kate McKenzie stumbles onto another body… The annual Hazelton, Vermont Labor Day Picnic is something all the residents look forward to each year. Kate has spent the past week organizing everything to help her family and neighbors enjoy a relaxing community event. As a relatively new family to the area, the McKenzies look forward to beginning this tradition. Things start off terrific, with the kids competing for great prizes, and the parents getting all the picnic eats ready. Until a bit of discourse enters the scene and disturbs the family-friendly vibe of the day. Things seem to settle down again, thankfully, and everyone returns to their previous high humor. However, as everyone drifts toward an after-lunch spectacular show, Kate stumbles onto a different kind of spectacle—a dead body. And this time she and Keith find themselves slapped into the middle of the mystery. They must capture the killer before the murderer flees. Or before another killing occurs… Please note: This title originally appeared in a much shorter version in a multi-author short-story anthology, when it was titled "Organized for Labor Day Foul Play." New content has been added to this novelette release. Organized for Picnic Panic is an end-of-summer holiday novelette in the popular Organized Mysteries series from USA TODAY bestselling author Ritter Ames. The series features a small town New England setting and interesting characters, along with humor, strong family and friendship ties, and absorbing cozy mysteries.

A cozy mystery in the USA TODAY bestselling Organized Mysteries series. Christmas is days away, but a puzzling mystery leaves residents in Hazelton, Vermont wondering about more than what presents are wrapped and under the tree...   Kate & Meg are making their lists and checking them twice, trying to finish all their Christmas tasks on time and stress free. However, things take an unexpected turn when they find a mystery in their hometown. This year, there's a Secret Santa who's keeping everyone wondering who the mysterious benefactor is, why the goodwill is suddenly coming to town, and if more surprises are on the way. What is this benefactor's true motive?   There might not be a murder to solve this time, but there is a festive mystery that grows bigger each day--and the organizing duo keep a-sleuthing...   Organized for Christmas Wishes is a holiday novelette in the popular Organized Mysteries series from USA TODAY bestselling author Ritter Ames. The series features a small town New England setting and interesting characters, along with humor, strong family and friendship ties, and absorbing cozy mysteries.

This collection includes the first three cozy mystery titles in the USA TODAY bestselling Organized Mysteries series. Read the complete books—Organized for Murder, Organized for Homicide, and Organized for Scheduled Sabotage—from the intriguing whodunits and murderers revealed, to Kate's organizing tips and great family recipes to save readers time and money. The series features best friend sleuths solving cozy mysteries in a hometown New England setting, fun family events and strong relationships, with a dash of humor to keep everything interesting. Organized for Murder Losing a client to murder and being accused of the crime was not on Kate McKenzie's agenda...   Organization expert Kate McKenzie is on track to make her new business, STACKED IN YOUR FAVOR, a hit in small-town Vermont. But when her first client is found dead, the job takes a decidedly sinister turn. Kate thought she and her family were making a fresh start in her husband's hometown, but she quickly learns that small towns can hold big secrets. When her client is poisoned just after Kate leaves her mansion, she knows she's gotten off to a bad start. But things only get worse when the police find Kate's fingerprints on the murder weapon, suddenly putting her in the position of suspect number one. The stopwatch is ticking for Kate to prove she had nothing to do with the murder, and the odds are further stacked against her when items stolen from the Nethercutt mansion start showing up in the McKenzie home. Now, Kate must trust her methodical skills and expert eye to sort out who is trying to frame her and to find the real killer before she's organized right into a jail cell.   Organized for Homicide Packing up a client's home can be deadly business... Organization expert Kate McKenzie looks forward to her newest contract: organize the cross-country move for a divorced father and his children.  However, when a dead body turns up, Kate's carefully organized plans are thrown into chaos. Was it an accident? Or murder? She aims to find out and ends up falling more emotionally involved than expected when the chain of evidence points police to someone she believes is innocent.  Kate must follow her gut to unpack the truth before it's too late, leading her on a dangerous investigation that could result in more than one death if she doesn't watch her step...   Organized for Scheduled Sabotage Planning a photo shoot can be murder… When Kate McKenzie and Meg Berman are hired to help organize location opportunities for a photo shoot featuring a bestselling calendar author, they can't wait to start. Even better, they learn the royalties from the annual calendars help fund an animal rescue program in their state of Vermont.  Though once sabotage turns to murder and the police start looking for suspects, Kate and Meg find their lives suddenly upended by chaos and their own reputations at risk—along with their client's.  Now, it's not enough to fulfill the terms of their contract, they must also find a way to save their client and her rescue program, too. All while making sure their next work outfits aren't matching orange jumpsuits.